Single-player games like Imperialist
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Imperialist, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Single-player alternative to Imperialist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Imperialist.
The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter. Sid Meier's Civilization® VII empowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known!
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Old World
Single-player alternative to Imperialist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Imperialist.
Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?
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ENDLESS™ Legend 2
Single-player alternative to Imperialist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Imperialist.
Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.
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Age of History 2: Definitive Edition
Single-player alternative to Imperialist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Imperialist.
The grand strategy classic returns with improved gameplay, a massive 13,892 province map, expanded diplomacy and wartime capitulation, new civilizations and scenarios, atomic weapons, smarter AI, enhanced visuals, UI upgrades, and major performance improvements.
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Terra Invicta
Single-player alternative to Imperialist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Imperialist.
An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.
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Europa Universalis IV
Single-player alternative to Imperialist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Imperialist.
Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.
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Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
Single-player alternative to Imperialist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Early Access with Imperialist.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is the official prequel hailing back to the origins of the genre-defining, critically acclaimed series of turn-based strategy games. Raise grand armies and wield devastating spells to overcome your foes in both solo and multiplayer.
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Millennia
Single-player alternative to Imperialist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Imperialist.
Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.